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Homemade Classic Christmas Toffee with chocolate and nuts, perfect for the holidays.

Classic Christmas Toffee

A crisp, buttery toffee covered with melty chocolate and a topping of nuts, perfect for gifting or enjoying during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the toffee
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water helps the sugar dissolve evenly
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey optional, helps prevent crystallization
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
For the topping
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate milk or dark
  • 1 cup toasted chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, or pistachios
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Lightly butter the parchment edges for easier release.
  2. In a saucepan, add butter, sugar, water, and corn syrup. Set over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
Cooking
  1. Bring to a steady boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden color and temperature reaches 295 to 300 F (the hard-crack stage).
  2. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt, then quickly pour onto the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
  3. Sprinkle chocolate over the hot toffee and let sit for a minute, then spread melted chocolate into a smooth layer.
  4. Top with nuts and a light pinch of sea salt. Let cool at room temperature until fully set, or chill to speed up the process.
  5. Break into pieces to serve.

Notes

For best results, store the toffee in an airtight container to keep it crisp. Layer with parchment between pieces to prevent sticking. Can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.